Nov 1, 2025 - Supporters and partners from around the world recently completed a 10-day Elephant Care Masterclass hosted by Wildlife SOS, a global wildlife conservation and animal welfare organisation dedicated to providing specialised veterinary care and reducing human-wildlife conflict. The programme provided those in attendance with deeper scientific insight and fostered a shared commitment to advancing the future of elephant care.

Throughout the course, participants engaged in a series of in-depth classes and field visits. They toured Wildlife SOS's 24-hour elephant hospital, the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre and the Agra Bear Rescue Facility in Mathura and Agra. Here they observed cutting-edge medical treatments, advanced facilities and wildlife recovery programmes firsthand from the organisation's expert veterinarians and caregivers. The curriculum also covered key topics such as social rehabilitation and community-based conservation strategies.

"Our elephant sanctuaries became the perfect classrooms, where people could learn about caring for elephants in India," said Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS. "This is where rescued elephants, after decades of trauma and abuse, make a remarkable transformation into healthy and free individuals, and simply learn how to be an elephant."

Beyond the classroom and care centres, attendees experienced India's cultural heritage, including trips to the Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage bird sanctuary and visits to iconic landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, a complex of monuments and temples built in the 16th century. The experience offered a holistic perspective on the intersection of culture, conservation and coexistence.

The Elephant Care Masterclass is part of the organisation's expanding Travel with Wildlife SOS series, designed to engage supporters through educational journeys that highlight the group's lifesaving impact. Upcoming programmes include the Incredible India Adventure in 2026 and 2027, an all-inclusive experience that combines ethical travel with the opportunity to witness the organisation's groundbreaking conservation work in action.

Dr A Sha Arun, Director- Research and Veterinary Operations, Wildlife SOS, shared, "This Masterclass is an exclusive opportunity for participants to get a closer look into our operations. We want to give attendees a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes for us veterinarians to conduct health assessments, treatments, behavioural study and create nutritious diets and enrichment activities. This will help them understand both the science behind our work as well as the compassion behind it."

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